Example Sentences

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Even so, workaday employees — particularly younger ones — are scheming ways to do it.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2021

Next time your neighbors are scheming to make her life easier, you might mention that you’ve noticed that child care would be a big help, especially in tandem with these trips.

From Slate • May 20, 2021

Authorities are warning that fraudsters are scheming to scam people out of their money or personal information with a coronavirus-related pretense.

From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2020

The producers are scheming to create conflict and manipulating the contestants.

From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2018

They are scheming to get hold of ‘The Chicago Amusement Association,’ I suspect.”

From The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury by Coolidge, Asenath Carver